It’s been a busy offseason for Kevin Cushing. Following a season in which he transitioned to cornerback, he spent a lot of time training with Bailey Cook (@RainDelay), the strongest wide receiver in the league. While many receivers focus on speed, and therefore many cornerbacks do as well, the truth was that the majority of the dominant receivers, like Bailey Cook, Robert Phelps, Mayran Jackson, Fox North, and Alexander LeClair all possessed more average speed, getting the majority of their yards through secondary abilities that most defenders don’t expect. Cook used a combination of strength and agility to drag defenders after the tackle, whereas Phelps would rely on superior stamina to wear out his opponents. Mayran Jackson used his world-class field awareness to look for gaps in the coverage, and Fox North and Alexander LeClair rely on their abilities to win contested catches.
After practicing against a top wide receiver, Cushing flew to Philadelphia to practice with fellow cornerback Tyler Oles, going through drills together. The visit had unintended implications, though, as soon Philadelphia and Yellowknife were in trade talks over the cornerback, and Cushing found himself dealt to the Liberty. Since then, Cushing has spent the remainder of the offseason practicing with his new team.
After practicing against a top wide receiver, Cushing flew to Philadelphia to practice with fellow cornerback Tyler Oles, going through drills together. The visit had unintended implications, though, as soon Philadelphia and Yellowknife were in trade talks over the cornerback, and Cushing found himself dealt to the Liberty. Since then, Cushing has spent the remainder of the offseason practicing with his new team.
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